Mechatronics Prototyping for Byaduk

Our CTO (Luke Cole) previously worked for Hemisphere GPS (orginally called BEELINE, and now bought out by AgJunction) as a "Robotics Engineer" implementing auto-guidance solutions for various quadbikes and agriculture tractors that was used by 100's of vehicles around the world.

For 10 years, starting as a teenager in 1998 - Luke Cole has also worked for leading research institutes and companies such as NICTA (now called CSIRO Data61), CSIRO, Seeing Machines and ANU Robotics System Lab (lead by Alex Zelinsky, who received a rare prestigious AO award in 2017 and was Defence Scientist of Australia from 2012 for 6 years). Luke's work included various autonomous mobile robot projects, involving computer vision, and even a self-driving car early 2000's. Back then OpenCV and ROS didn't exist, so we did a "roll-your-own" called VisLib and DROS comprised of 364,578 lines of code.

Lance Cole has also worked at NICTA and has a background of various hardware development, such as working for a contract company to the US millary (EOS), building the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS).

At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Byaduk and the Grampians region to bring innovative products and technologies to life through comprehensive mechatronics prototyping services. Our team of experienced engineers has successfully collaborated with clients across industries to refine concepts, validate design decisions, and accelerate product development cycles.

Our mechatronics prototyping process starts with a thorough understanding of your project goals and technical requirements. We collaborate closely with you to capture requirements, identify potential trade-offs, and develop an iterative prototyping plan. Our in-house prototyping lab enables rapid hardware and software development, testing, and refinement.

We understand the importance of remote collaboration and seamless communication. Our engineers are equipped with the latest collaboration tools and work alongside clients across regional and metropolitan areas. Periodic design reviews and updates ensure transparency and alignment throughout the process.

Our extensive experience encompasses various project types, from proof-of-concept work and prototype refinement to design reviews and technical feasibility assessments. We can also assist with production-readiness planning, ensuring a smooth transition from prototyping to manufacturing.

At COLETEK, we are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering tangible results. Our proven track record and client testimonials speak to our capabilities in mechatronics prototyping. Let us partner with you to bring your groundbreaking ideas to life.